Meet Katelyn Barr at Taiyou Con in Mesa, Arizona

Katelyn Barr has been working in anime since 2013. She is best known as the voice of Mina Ashiro in Kaiju No. 8, Himeno in Chainsaw Man, Ryuko “Ryukyu” Tatsuma in My Hero Academia, Yami/Golden Darkness and Tearju Lunatique in To Love Ru, Baby 5 in One Piece, and Nikki Hanada in Dr. Stone. Some personal favorite roles of hers are Anna Yamada (The Dangers in My Heart), Shoukaku (Azur Lane), Ren Soma (Fruits Basket), and Chiaki Ogaki (Laid-Back Camp). Katelyn currently resides in Dallas, TX where she records projects from her home studio, plays drums, and collects Halloween décor.

Fans of Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, and My Hero Academia can meet Katelyn Barr in person at Taiyou Con, Arizona’s anime convention held at the Mesa Convention Center. This three-day event celebrates Japanese pop culture, anime, and gaming, offering panels, autographs, cosplay contests, and live performances that bring fans together for an unforgettable weekend.

Katelyn Barr’s impressive resume spans major anime franchises beloved by fans around the world. Whether she’s voicing Himeno’s intensity in Chainsaw Man or capturing Mina Ashiro’s strength in Kaiju No. 8, her performances showcase incredible versatility. Attendees at Taiyou Con can enjoy Q&A panels and autograph sessions where Katelyn shares insights into her career, voice acting techniques, and the behind-the-scenes stories that bring anime characters to life.

Outside of guest appearances, Taiyou Con transforms the Mesa Convention Center into a full celebration of anime and Japanese culture. Fans can explore a vibrant Vendor Hall, meet artists in the Artist Alley, and experience authentic Japanese food and festival activities throughout the weekend. Whether you’re a long-time anime fan or discovering your next favorite show, Taiyou Con is the place to connect with the anime community in Arizona.

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